India

„Welcome to India“: India is a land of fantasy, colour and mystique. The complex culture of this
magnificent 5000 year old civilization has always captivated the imagination. Endless variety
characterizes India. Ancient customs peacefully co-exist with ultramodern technology. People of a
thousand backgrounds, varied languages, religions and cultures rub shoulders with each other.
Parched deserts and palm-fringed beaches, verdant valleys and majestic mountains, cooling
breezes and hot winds, wild jungles and intricately planned Mughal gardens, fabulous palaces and
minimilastic tents all illustrate the vastness of India’s landscape.
Explore the history, religions, architecture, rural wonders, urban glories, handicrafts, rituals,
colourful festivals, glorious cuisine, rich architecture and cultural heritage of this ancient nation.
The historic North boasts the famed Himalayas and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Royal Rajasthan
is the home to magnificent forts and palaces, exquisitely carved marble temples, wild tigers of
Ranthambhore National Park and a multitude of textures, crafts, cuisine and cultures.
A passage to India is a total experience, a journey you will never forget.

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Visit to the famed Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar in Delhi
Fahrrad-Rickshaw Fahrt in Delhi
Cycle rickshaw ride in Delhi
Visit to the glorious Taj Mahal and Red Fort in Agra
Visit to the Fatehpur Sikri
Elephant failing Jeep ride at Fort Amber in Jaipur
Visit to the city palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur
Visit to the richly embellished City Palace, the Crystal Gallery and Sahelion-ki-Bari (the Garden of the Maids of Honour) in Udaipur
Boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport. A representative will meet you outside the customs gate and escort you to your hotel – The Oberoi Gurgaon. On arrival at the hotel, a traditional Indian welcome of aarti- tikka- garland will be accorded.
Day 2: Delhi
Spend the day discovering the heritage of Old Delhi. In the morning, visit the 400-years-old Jama Mosque, the largest in India, followed by a cycle rickshaw ride through the teeming bazaar. Continue to Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon drive through the Lutyens’ Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s Palace and India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honour of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War –I. Explore the famed Humayun’s Tomb and culminate the tour at Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, at 238 feet (72m). Spend the evening enjoying the luxurious comfort, the wide range of specialty cuisine, superb selection of wines and cigars and fitness facilities in the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra
Morning drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check-in to your hotel – The Oberoi Amarvilas. Spend your leisure time relaxing by the pool set in terraced gardens or indulge in a relaxing massage at the Spa. Browse around the boutiques in the hotel for mementos. Or view the Taj as you sip wine at The Bar. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, Amarvilas offers breathtaking views of the magnificent Taj Mahal from every room and suite. Elaborate gardens, reflection pools and dramatic colonnade take you back to an era of royal splendor.
Day 4: Agra
Agra is globally renowned as the city of Taj Mahal. Visit the glorious Taj Mahal at Sunrise* – one of the most perfect architectural monuments in the world was built by Shah Jahan as a ‘monument of love’. Later spend time discovering the imposing Agra Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. *Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday.
Day 5: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Drive from Agra to Jaipur with a one hour stop at Fatehpur Sikri, which is the 16th century city built by Emperor Akbar. Arrive in Jaipur and check-in to your hotel – The Oberoi Rajvilas. Go shopping for jewellery or Jaipuri textiles. Or discover the luxuries of relaxing at the elegant resort. Revitalize body and mind at the Spa in a Rajasthani mansion setting. Savour Rajasthani cuisine and traditional folk dances at Surya Mahal. Recreating the romance and grandeur of princely Rajasthan, Rajvilas is set in 32 acres of landscaped gardens, pavilions and reflection pools.
Day 6: Jaipur
Begin your day with sightseeing tour of Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the state of Rajasthan and the third corner of India’s Golden Triangle. The Old city of Jaipur is partially encircled with seven gates while glorious palaces and temples, in an assortment of styles, spanning centuries, are scattered throughout the urban area. Jaipur is tourist’s delight with amazing shopping, varied sights, complemented by vibrantly attired Rajasthanis. Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent Amber Fort, the ancient citadel of the Kachhawa clan. Visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built in the 1700s but still appears futuristic. Also visit the City Palace that houses the Maharaja’s private collection of textiles and armory. Culminate the tour with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, fondly called the ‘Palace of Winds’. Spend a relaxed evening at The Rajwada Library & Bar.
Day 7: Jaipur
This day is at leisure. Go shopping or be pampered by the therapists at the Spa.
Day 8: Jaipur – Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to your hotel – The Oberoi Udaivilas. The city of Udaipur stands in a valley, amidst green hills on the banks of the Lake Pichola. Possibly no city in the Rajasthan is quite as romantic, with hill top fortresses, fairy tale palaces and legends of medieval heroism. Afternoon embark on a boat cruise on Lake Pichola for a breathtaking view of the city by sunset. Overlooking the picturesque Pichola Lake, Udaivilas recreates the grace and grandeur of this fabled land. Designed like a traditional Rajasthani palace with decorative fountains and pavilions, the Resort transports you to a bygone era.
Day 9: Udaipur
Morning city tour which includes the richly embellished City Palace, the Crystal Gallery that houses a rare collection of Osler’s crystal and Sahelion-ki-Bari (the Garden of the Maids of Honour). Afternoon visit to Eklingji & Nagda temples located 14 miles from Udaipur with lunch at Fort Devigarh. Leisure time can be spent shopping for local crafts or get pampered with rejuvenating therapies at the beautifully designed Spa.
Day 10: Udaipur – Mumbai
Fly to Mumbai. Be greeted on arrival and transfer from the airport to your hotel – The Oberoi Mumbai. Dating back 300 years these nests of seven islands were originally inhabited by Koli fisherman. Visit Gateway of India, Marine Drive avenue resplendent with a thousand lights resembles a diamond studded necklace and Dhobi Ghat – a part of everyday life in Mumbai is this unique and colorful outdoor laundry. Situated in the heart of the city’s business, financial and entertainment districts. Located on Marine Drive and minutes away from the many tourist attractions, the luxury hotel overlooks the ocean and Mumbai city’s skyline.
Day 11: Leave Mumbai
Transfer from hotel to Mumbai international airport in time to board a home-bound flight.

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